Research · 18 model years
Volkswagen TiguanEvery model year, 2009–2026
Across the 18 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns and 2,348 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (289).
Volkswagen Tiguan years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 58 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 79 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 72 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 279 | 3 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 144 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 141 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 196 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 289 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 77 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 97 | 4 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 62 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 84 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 140 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 153 | 10 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 162 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 110 | 5 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 167 | 4 | Not rated | 21 |
- 20260 recalls · 38 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20253 recalls · 58 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20242 recalls · 79 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20231 recall · 72 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20225 recalls · 279 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20215 recalls · 144 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20203 recalls · 141 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20195 recalls · 196 complaints · 25 mpg
- 201814 recalls · 289 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20174 recalls · 77 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20162 recalls · 97 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20154 recalls · 62 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20143 recalls · 84 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20133 recalls · 140 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20123 recalls · 153 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 162 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20102 recalls · 110 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20093 recalls · 167 complaints · 21 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 162 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2018 | 289 |
| 2019 | 196 |
| 2020 | 141 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 279 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026